Problems with Email Attachments in SQL Server Procedures

Fixing SQL Server Email Sending Problems with Attachments

SQL Server Procedure Modification

ALTER PROCEDURE [dbo].[CBS_Invoice_Mail]
AS
BEGIN
    DECLARE @Body NVARCHAR(MAX), @Subject NVARCHAR(MAX), @RecipientList NVARCHAR(MAX), @AttachmentPath NVARCHAR(MAX);
    SET @RecipientList = 'sandeep.prasad@meenakshipolymers.com; bijender.singh@meenakshipolymers.com; ravi.yadav@meenakshipolymers.com';
    SET @Subject = 'Invoice from MEENAKSHI POLYMERS';
    SET @AttachmentPath = '\\sapapp\B1_SHR\Attachment\'; -- Ensure this path is accessible and correct
    SET @Body = 'Please find attached the invoice for your recent transaction.';
    EXEC msdb.dbo.sp_send_dbmail
        @profile_name = 'SAP Dadri',
        @recipients = @RecipientList,
        @body = @Body,
        @subject = @Subject,
        @file_attachments = @AttachmentPath;
END;

Fixing Issues with SQL Server Email Capabilities

SQL Server Debugging Steps

-- Check current email profile configuration
EXECUTE msdb.dbo.sysmail_help_profileaccount_sp;
-- Check any unsent mail in the queue
EXECUTE msdb.dbo.sysmail_help_queue_sp @queue_type = 'mail';
-- Verify the status of Database Mail
SELECT * FROM msdb.dbo.sysmail_event_log WHERE event_type = 'error';
-- Manually try sending a test email
EXEC msdb.dbo.sp_send_dbmail
    @profile_name = 'SAP Dadri',
    @recipients = 'test@example.com',
    @subject = 'Test Email',
    @body = 'This is a test email to check configuration.';
-- Ensure the SQL Server Agent is running which is necessary for mail dispatching
SELECT is_started FROM msdb.dbo.sysmail_mailitems;
SELECT is_broker_enabled FROM sys.databases WHERE name = 'msdb';

FAQ on Troubleshooting SQL Server Email

1. What is Database Mail?
2. SQL Server has a feature called Database Mail that enables SMTP email sending.
3. How is Database Mail configured?
4. Setting up mail accounts and profiles in SSMS under Management is how you configure Database Mail.
5. Why do my emails not go through?
6. Erroneous SMTP settings, blocked ports, and permission problems are common problems.
7. How can I check the setup of my Database Mail system?
8. To test the setup, send test emails using the sp_send_dbmail stored procedure.
9. Which logs are useful for debugging email sending problems?
10. To diagnose problems, review the SMTP server logs and the mail log from SQL Server.

Concluding Remarks regarding SQL Server Email Configuration

Due to the complexity of Database Mail setup in SQL Server, configuration and troubleshooting must be done carefully. Verifying network access, permissions, and SMTP settings is crucial. Frequent testing and log checks can aid in anticipating problems before they arise and lead to automated email sending failures. Making sure that each component is set up correctly can greatly improve the dependability of email features in SQL Server setups.